Solicitor - Contentious Probate

Lloyd Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Solicitor with a focus on Contentious Probate to help develop a new department within a thriving law firm in Epsom. This role offers a hybrid working pattern, a targeted annual bonus, and ample holiday, while requiring significant business development involvement and expertise in litigation. Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of 6 years of experience and a proactive attitude to contribute to the firm's growth.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

Employee PMI with family options

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Refer a friend reward scheme

Qualifications

• Self-starter with experience in contentious probate and dispute resolution.
• Proficient in maintaining high standards of client care.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new department focusing on Inheritance Act claims.
• Engage in business development to establish referrals and networks.
• Grow the team handling inheritance disputes and contested estates.

Skills

Litigation

Business Development

Communication

Organisational Skills

IT Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (min 6 years PQE)

Job description

Solicitor - Contentious Probate

Location: Epsom

Basic salary: Negotiable (PQE dependent)

Benefits: Hybrid working pattern, targeted annual bonus based on basic salary to fee (ranging from 10-20% of base salary - full details available), Mon-Fri, 9-5.30pm, Employee PMI, with option to include family members. 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

My client is looking to secure an experienced self-starter to work closely with their private client and dispute resolution teams, to develop a new department.

With a strong employee retention base, this thriving, forward-thinking practice are targeting someone with a min of 6yrs PQE.

You’ll be fully supported by the firm to develop this new division, so you’ll be engaging in business development to establish and build their own referrals and network.

The role would include growth of the team into Inheritance Act claims as well as inheritance disputes and contested estates.

So, if you are a strong litigator with enhanced organisational, communication and IT skills, keen to maintain a high standard of client care, we’d like to hear from you.

Refer a friend and earn a retail voucher worth up to £500

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